How does penicillin work to inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis and why is this mechanism crucial for its effectiveness as an antibiotic?
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How does penicillin work to inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis and why is this mechanism crucial for its effectiveness as an antibiotic?
Penicillin blocks the enzyme needed by bacteria to make their cell walls, leading to their rupture and death. This targeted attack is crucial because it leaves human cells unharmed.